Unexpected Turns

It was a real privilege to spend an afternoon with 102yr veteran Bob and his wife June. Bob loves life and enjoys every day, chatting , playing the piano, games and the occasional dance with his wife. Listen in to find out what keeps him young and his opinions about life today.

No.1 Chris Reeves, 'Be your own hero'. Join Anne, Bev and Julie as they delve into the life of Chris Reeves, consumed with guilt Chris became so exhausted he would get out of bed to go downstairs to sleep on the sofa. Knowing something had to change he became his own hero, gaining energy and motivation by helping others do the same. Having set up 'Win the Morning, win the day', Chr...

Top 2 Emma founder of spectrum of Misconception.. Does my child have Autism? Emma was  positive her newborn Zach had Autism, and if he did what next? Frustrated at every turn, Emma set out to gain the knowledge and support Zack and other children with complex needs and disabilities deserved. Now the founder of Spectrum of Misconception, a social enterprise whose Ambassador, Dame Laura Kenny, is re...

Our Top 3 episode and definitely one of our favourites. We were honoured to talk to the indomitable Pat Brambani about her life as a penniless child in the 1930s to finding happiness and respect as a young adult. Along the way Pat survived severe beatings and cruelty as an evacuee before finding love and friendship. Listen to her story, from the slums to hobnobbing with millionaires. AND today&#39...

Next up at No. 4 the inspirational Chris and Gabs. This was our 1st episode and now a few thousand downloads later we are republishing it with a quick update. Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave, truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn, none more so than our first guests, Chris O'Hare and Gabs Gratrix, who are cycling around the world, well th...

Next up Top 5, Brian Wheeler. Brian describes his journey as a catalogue of failure and rejection, yet against all odds and defying medical logic he has truimphed. A competitive runner and rower Brian became paralysed overnight. Join Anne, Bev and Julie to hear his  incredible story, of overcoming paralysis in order to run and fly again.  His determination to walk and support others has resulted i...

Since this episode was released Jane has achieved masses, including getting her dream job! Jane James, always up for a laugh and fiercely protective of her friends and family Jane was a joy to be around. Then suddenly she ‘hit a brick wall’ , becoming anxious and a tyrant to live with. Find out why and what Jane has done about it. #menopause #menopausemandate #hrt #womenshealth #mentalhealth #unex...

One summer's day Alice arrived home, stepped out of the car, and stared as her beloved cottage slowly crumbled. Artist, mother, writer, school librarian, Alice May. Instagram : @alicegmay www.alicegmay.com What happened, and how did it change all their lives?

Next in our top 10! Join Anne, Bev and Julie as we delve into the life of  photographer, stunt man, adventurer and code writer Les Morales. After  a relationship ended badly Les bought a camera to fill the void. Despite photographing Bradley Wiggins urinating he is respected throughout the world for his work documenting cycling and surfing.  Find out why Tom Piddock questioned whether it was bad l...

One of our most popular episodes! Professional cyclist and now 'Gravel King'  Ian Boswell joins us along with former World tour Teammate, Jon Dibben. Ian, 'The Bos', was destined to join the elite group of Grand Tour winners when a crash ended his career. Suffering severe concussion  Ian left the sport. We discuss the impact of concussion in elite sport In a candid discussion aroun...

Tegan " What if my whole life goes by and I get to the end thinking 'what happened?'" This episode also showcases why we started this podcast.

At No. 10. the amazing Sian.  One of the strongest people I know Sian bravely set off having successfully negotiated the many hoops needed to get a work visa. As with all adventurers Sian appreciates the little things and does not dwell on bad experiences, referring to them as life lessons. In response to a recent show, several people have asked about our most popular shows. Today we are starting...

Ever wondered which are our most downloaded episodes from Season 1 ? We will be releasing a count down tomorrow! And hopefully we will be back with our latest Episodes from Season 2 very soon. Thank you for sticking with us. Anne, Bev & Julie.

What is coming up next on the show? We are excited about our next show, 'The House that sat down'. Unfortunately due to a few technically issues, this won't be published until the end of July. Meanwhile do take the opportunity to listen to some of our previous episodes, and let us know what you think. A couple have generated lots of discussion. Heather's show 'A safe space'...

What gives you strength? Forca against Cancer is giving cancer warriors strength and support. It was started by a group of friends to support, the truly inspirational Carla Whitbread. Today the charity has grown and is supporting cancer warriors from Southampton to Dorset. It is a charity close to my heart and run completely by unpaid volunteers. To find out more follow them on instagram @forcaaga...

Sam is a determined, successful woman, who oozes positive energy, so what prompted her to say, "There are worse addictions to have?" Listen to find out how Sam went from skipping PE to winning body building competitions.

How did Robert go from training pampered pooches, and their even more pampered owners to dealing with wild animals and rivers in deepest Alaska. And what is he planning next?

Her life in the country surrounded by farms sounded idyllic. Waking up to the sounds of birds and animals, no one worried about locking their doors, or cars, so why did Heather swap it for a home in a rundown city where she woke up to the sound of sirens and gunfire? And more importantly just how did she manage to bring the farm to an inner city neighbourhood.

Finally, I get to chat with Jon about his love of racing, the highs and lows and the determination needed to succeed . Listen in to find out how Mars bars led to the World Championships.

You think you've got it all, beautiful family, home and a very successful buisness when suddenly everything unravels and you end up homeless. How do you cope? Clive's positivity and zest for life was not going to let anything hold him back, like Richard Branson he is in his early 70s and looking forward to everything life still has to share. Listen in to hear his story.

How do you cope when your mother discards you to pursue men and money? Having been thrown out of her home as an 11yr old Lisa moved in with an older cousin and thrived. But life has not been straight forward. Now Lisa and her family are living full time in their motor home, 2 adults, 4 children and 2 dogs! Just how did that come about? We catch up with Lisa and her family in Spain and hear her sto...

Living in Uganda, you don't get to be a 'Disney kid', you have to work from the 'get go'. Today we welcome back Max (Listen to his first Episode Max: It'll all be for the best ) who tells us how following his arrest he got involved with the Uphill Trust school in Uganda and what difference it is making to both the students and local community. It's not easy, but Max and...

Michael, describes himself as a musician, writer, actor and autistic. Today he shares some of the changes in his life and how he deals with them, particularly unexpected changes, without allowing them to 'freak him out'. This is the 3rd time we have spoken and although he has not found things easy he is always inspiring and has a huge amount of gratitude for everything in his life. This ep...

Unexpected Turns with Liam Lethern. Getting started is the hardest bit, there are always reasons not to, you just have to balance it out and go for it. Then to keep going when your head and body start messing with you. What is it like stepping out of your "normal life" and travelling half way across the globe to hike the Appalachian Trail. Listen in to find out how Liam conquered the "Green Tunnel...

Today we meet Max MacDonald , whose life has taken him all over the world, overcoming numerous set backs and unexpected turns. He thought he had it made having won a scholarship to become a pilot with British Airways but life got in the way, yet he says even if he could turn back time he would not do anything differently and treasures the experiences he has had. #unexpectedturns #pilot #africa #ar...